USA of Yesterday

USA of Yesterday is a collector car dealership at 455 St Helens Avenue in Tacoma, Washington. In its dealer profile on Autotrader Classics, the company calls itself the Northwest's premier collector car facility and says it keeps over 50 collector cars in stock. It sells from its own inventory and also takes cars on consignment. It is an independent business and is not affiliated with Classic Cars Arena.

The building and the business

The company describes an 80,000 square foot facility with 25,000 square feet of indoor showroom space. It says the building dates from 1948, when it was built as an automotive dealership,. It also says it sits at the end of Tacoma's Antique Row, a few minutes from Interstate 5. Those are the dealer's own statements. The 1948 date refers to the building, not to the company, and we found no published founding year for the business, so we do not give one.

What it sells

The stock is mostly American, with some imports. In October 2026 the dealer's Autotrader Classics page showed 15 vehicles, from a 1966 Austin at $6,250 up to a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air at $78,900. Others included a 1947 Chevrolet Fleetline at $27,500, a 1951 MG TD at $17,777, a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle at $14,444, a 1979 Chevrolet El Camino SS at $18,995, a 1982 Camaro Z/28 at $14,995 and a 1985 Jeep CJ-7 at $15,250. A few later cars appear too, such as a 1989 Lincoln Town Car and a 2002 Ford Thunderbird 50th Anniversary edition. Chevrolet was the most common make on the page.

Consignment and storage

The Autotrader Classics profile lists consignment sales and storage under special offers, and a Facebook page for the business describes it as consignment sales of classic cars. It also lists detailing among its services. We did not find a published commission, fee schedule or contract terms, so a seller should ask for all of that in writing before handing over a car. Our guide to consigning a classic lists the questions worth asking, including who pays for insurance, storage and marketing while the car is on the floor.

Buying from them

We did not find a working website for the dealership. The domain listed for the dealer did not resolve when we checked, so the Autotrader Classics page, which carries the dealer's own description and live prices, is the best public view of the stock. Financing, shipping and inspection policies are not described in the sources we could read. Ask about each, request a walk-around video if you are buying from a distance, and consider an independent inspection before you pay.

Reputation

We found no BBB profile for the business. It appears on several directories and classic car listing sites, but we have no verified rating or review count to quote. The inventory on Autotrader Classics showed prices in October 2026. As with any dealer you have not used before, confirm the title and VIN and compare asking prices against similar cars.

Visiting and contact

The address is 455 St Helens Avenue, Tacoma, Washington 98402. Directories list (253) 627-1052, while the Autotrader Classics page shows a different number, so call ahead to confirm hours and that a car is still available before you travel. If you are comparing sellers in the area, browse Washington classic cars for sale.